Wells Fargo

Senior Software Engineer (Physicist/Engineer)

Wells Fargo$120K — $196K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years in Software Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years in Quantum Security/Post-Quantum Cryptography and related technologies
  • Master's or Doctoral degree in Physics or Mathematics preferred
  • Experience with Quantum Key Distribution and advanced communications
  • Strong background in mathematics, including number theory and linear algebra

Responsibilities

  • Ensure security posture against developing threats like quantum computing
  • Lead research and implementation of next-gen network security technologies
  • Design and develop new security architectures using a quantitative approach
  • Manage companywide technology initiatives with significant impact
  • Develop and implement best practices for complex technology solutions

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Generous paid time off policy
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Parental and critical caregiving leave
  • Tuition reimbursement programs
  • Scholarships for dependent children
  • Adoption assistance
  • Commuter benefits and discounts
Full Job Description
About this role: Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Software Engineer (Physicist / Engineer) for Wells Fargo Cybersecurity and Data Science Team

In this role, you will:
  • Be responsible for ensuring the continued security posture of Wells Fargo from developing threats, such as quantum computing.
  • Participate in leading research, analysis, design, testing, and implementation of next-generation network security technologies, such as Quantum Random Number Generation and Quantum Key Distribution.
  • Combine a creative spirit for designing new technologies and security architectures with a strong quantitative background to take the idea through the development pipeline, to building and implementing these solutions in a lab environment.
  • Lead complex technology initiatives including those that are companywide with broad impact
  • Act as a key participant in developing standards and companywide best practices for engineering complex and large scale technology solutions for technology engineering disciplines
  • Design, code, test, debug, and document for projects and programs
  • Review and analyze complex, large-scale technology solutions for tactical and strategic business objectives, enterprise technological environment, and technical challenges that require in-depth evaluation of multiple factors, including intangibles or unprecedented technical factors
  • Make decisions in developing standard and companywide best practices for engineering and technology solutions requiring understanding of industry best practices and new technologies, influencing and leading technology team to meet deliverables and drive new initiatives
  • Collaborate and consult with key technical experts, senior technology team, and external industry groups to resolve complex technical issues and achieve goals
  • Lead projects, teams, or serve as a peer mentor

Required Qualifications:
  • 4+ years of Software Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
  • 3+ years of Quantum Security/Post-Quantum Cryptograph - QKD, quantum-resistant algorithms, QRNG, fraud detection, advanced authentication models and systems, data visualizations in an academic or work environment

Desired Qualifications:
  • Prefer master's degree or Doctoral / Post-Doctoral in a STEM field - preference for Physics, Mathematics - or bachelor's degree in the same fields
  • Preference for a background in Quantum Information Systems, quantum key distribution / advanced communications technologies.
  • Experience in performing experimentation in physics labs.
  • Strong knowledge and skills in math - preference for number theory, linear algebra, probability, abstract algebra, Fourier transformations, etc.
  • Familiarity with optical communication
  • Familiarity with post-quantum cryptographic algorithms
  • Familiarity with Monte Carlo simulations and quantitative analytics.
  • Blockchain/DLT - constructs & use cases.
  • Knowledge Graph Technology - graph databases, AI/ML, NLP.
  • Strong creative and ideation abilities with a desire to think "out-of-the-box".
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to solve complex technical problems.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
  • Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals, and work under pressure.
  • Ability to learn from, and interact with, a diverse set of team members in a fast paced, fun, and dynamic environment.
  • A desire to learn and grow your portfolio of various businesses and technologies.

Job Expectations:
  • Ability to work on-site in one of the listed locations in a hybrid work environment
  • We will not provide visa sponsorship for this opportunity


Pay Range

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to demonstrated examples of prior performance, skills, experience, or work location. Employees may also be eligible for incentive opportunities.
$120,000.00 - $196,000.00

Benefits

Wells Fargo provides eligible employees with a comprehensive set of benefits, many of which are listed below. Visit Benefits - Wells Fargo Jobs for an overview of the following benefit plans and programs offered to employees.
  • Health benefits
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid time off
  • Disability benefits
  • Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Critical caregiving leave
  • Discounts and savings
  • Commuter benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Scholarships for dependent children
  • Adoption reimbursement


Posting End Date:

8 Jun 2026
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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1852
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